Arrival at the Holiday Home in the Bush

A Moment of Insight

This journey is more than a safari or sightseeing. It’s part of a deeper calling—a lifestyle that’s about alignment, freedom, and walking out what I’ve always known I was meant to do.

I know there are others like me—ready to let go of “stuff” that no longer serves and lean into a life that feeds the soul. If that’s you, take this as your sign: the lightness on the other side of letting go is real. And it’s waiting.

Arrival in Mpumalanga: Where Zebras Say Hello

My first trip to Mpumalanga, South Africa, and I already know it won’t be my last. It’s only Day 2 of 30, it didn't take long to fall in love with this place.

I’m staying in Marloth Park, a one-of-a-kind wildlife conservancy town where humans and animals quite literally coexist. No fences, no barriers—just raw, breathtaking nature all around. And when I say nature, I mean a yard full of zebras casually hanging out when I arrived.

Tom Lyman met me at Nelspruit Airport.  He was exchanging their rental car (every 30 days they must renew their contract) as we left the airport there was a herd of impala.  The excitement begins.  We journeyed the hour to their holiday home in Marloth Park.  As we pulled into the driveway, I let out an audible squeal of joy.  My dear friend Jessica Lyman was outside waiting for that exact moment of arrival, grinning ear to ear. She was there standing, amongst the dazzle of zebras—striped, curious, majestic—welcoming me in their own wild way.

A Moment with the Zebras

As I stood there in awe, I realized I didn’t know much about zebras beyond their iconic stripes. But as it turns out, they’re not just beautiful—they’re fierce, resilient, and deeply social creatures.

Did you know:

• Zebras are black with white stripes, not the other way around.

• Their stripes are as unique as human fingerprints—no two patterns are alike.

• They can run up to 65km/hour when threatened.

• And perhaps most importantly, they’re classified as endangered.

Jess and Tom Lyman have been traveling to this area over the last 12 years.  I have my own personal guides with details and stories from all their time in the bush.

Being in the presence of so many Zebra's wasn’t just exciting—it was humbling. These animals have adapted to harsh conditions, protect their own, and live in tight-knit herds. There’s a quiet wisdom and intensity in how they move through the world. I felt it immediately.

Finding My Rhythm in the Wild

Marloth Park isn’t just a destination; it’s a feeling. A reconnection to something ancient, natural, and deeply spiritual. This is the kind of place where your nervous system resets itself and your soul exhales. I've heard stories of people coming here and saying it felt like I arrived home. The Cradle of Humankind is a paleoanthropological site that is located about 50 km northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Gauteng province. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, the site is home to the largest known concentration of human ancestral remains anywhere in the world.

As someone who pursues both adventure and wellness, I can already tell: that this month will be another reset, a mind-body recharge, and nightly dreams of revelation.  Be Well All.